Safety & Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) Consulting

Based on API Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities (API RP 75), the SEMS was first published as a voluntary standard in 1993. In 2004, API RP75 was modified to 30 CFR 250 Subpart S and adopted as a governmental standard by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement. 30 CFR 250 Subpart S was made mandatory after, but not as a direct result of, the Deepwater Horizon accident of April 2010. 30 CFR 250 Subpart S was implemented November 15, 2010, with one year given to reach compliance.

While an SEMS is an industry requirement for organizations with operations on the Outer Continental Shelf, it can also be an invaluable asset. By promoting a process-oriented approach to operating practices and focusing on continual improvement, a well-implemented SEMS can help your company organize and streamline its operations, reducing costly human errors.

Benefits of SEMS

Reduces chances for human error

Creates a structure for continual improvement of environmental processes and safety